On April 28, 2026, the installation project of the nuclear island for Unit 5 of CGN Ningde Nuclear Power Plant was fully launched, marking the official breakthrough of the construction of the unit from the civil engineering stage and entering a critical period of core equipment installation. As an important milestone in the large-scale construction of China's independent third-generation nuclear power technology, Hualong 1, the commencement of construction not only means the comprehensive integration of core facilities, but also injects strong impetus into enhancing the core competitiveness of China's nuclear power industry, sounding the horn of the expansion of clean energy bases.

Accelerate the construction of Hualong One

As the central nervous system of a nuclear power plant, the nuclear island integrates the reactor and primary loop system, and its installation is characterized by extremely complex technology, strict quality standards, and high safety levels. With the start of the installation project, key tasks such as the introduction of pressure vessel support rings, assembly of insulation modules, and installation of equipment gates for Unit 5 will be carried out in an orderly manner. The smooth implementation of this stage is directly related to the long-term safe and stable operation of the unit, and is the core link to ensure the landing of the Hualong One technology.

Assist in achieving the dual carbon goal

The Ningde Nuclear Power Project is an important clean energy pillar along the southeast coast of China, with plans to construct six million kilowatt level units. The first phase of four units started construction in 2008 and were fully put into operation in 2016. The cumulative on grid electricity has exceeded 347 billion kilowatt hours, equivalent replacement of standard coal has exceeded 105 million tons, carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced by over 320 million tons, and the ecological benefits are equivalent to afforestation of 781800 hectares. The Phase II Units 5 and 6 will be approved in 2023, adopting the Hualong One technology, with an annual power generation of nearly 10 billion kilowatt hours per unit, which can meet the electricity demand of millions of people and is of great significance for optimizing the regional energy structure. Keywords: energy news, nuclear power

From the green benchmark of the first phase of the project to the technological upgrade of the second phase, Ningde Nuclear Power is building a new national energy security barrier with practical actions. With the comprehensive installation of Unit 5's nuclear island, this offshore clean energy giant tower will continue to release surging green electricity, which will not only strongly support the economic and social development of Fujian Province and the southeast coast, but also contribute irreplaceable nuclear power to China's goal of achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality.Editor/Cheng Liting